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BG11 CJU

2011 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

156,672 mi
Last recorded156,672 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 CJU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 156,672 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Sep 2025 156,672 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 148,662 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 138,063 miles

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 127,367 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 113,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 106,471 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 96,257 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 85,382 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 43,357 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 30,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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BG11 CJU is a 2011 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2011 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 82,552 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford S-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,089 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG11 CJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford S-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 15 years old, this Ford S-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG11 CJU?

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What year was BG11 CJU registered?

BG11 CJU is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is BG11 CJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG11 CJU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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